Lifestyles

Folding laundry differently
Lifestyles
May 14, 2026
Dear Heloise: Regarding favorite/least-favorite chores, I used to dislike folding laundry until I started seeing posts about different folding techniq...
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Try this cleaning hint for a big party
Lifestyles
May 14, 2026
Dear Heloise: Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorite excuses to feed a crowd — chips, salsa, tacos, the works! The aftermath? Less exciting. Greasy platt...
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With progress, we lose, and we gain
Lifestyles
May 13, 2026
Dear Heloise: I subscribe to the print and digital versions of the San Antonio Express-News. While I sincerely like being able to access the digital e...
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Wipes provide relief for pet’s paws
Lifestyles
May 12, 2026
Dear Heloise: I noticed that my dog was constantly licking his feet; I'm not certain, but it could be due to allergies, irritation, or contact with so...
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Start your garden year with a plan
Lifestyles, Local News
By REBECCA NORTON RYAN  Penn State Extension Master Gardener  
May 11, 2026
At this point in the garden year it is time to make a list of plants to be purchased at Graham’s Garden Center. I have for many years kept my list on ...
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Make fresh flowers last longer
Lifestyles
May 11, 2026
Dear Heloise: I love getting fresh flowers, but they never seemed to last very long. So, I started putting ice cubes in the vase every day and changin...
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Siblings endured unimaginable horrors at home
Lifestyles
May 11, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I'm the youngest of a family of three boys and two girls. The only person I had any connection with growing up was my sister "Sara." We wer...
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Make this fast and light dessert
Lifestyles
May 09, 2026
Dear Heloise: Here's a fast, lighter dessert I like making in my air fryer: Just use a flour tortilla, and you'll have a sweet, crunchy snack in minut...
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Woman’s home feels more like a prison
Lifestyles
May 09, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I have been medically retired for three years. My husband, who has always been a stay-at-home dad, is now on Social Security and is home wi...
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Refreshing baby wipes and more
Lifestyles
May 08, 2026
Dear Heloise: I use baby wipes frequently, and I have one package in each of our two bathrooms. After a while, I found that the top sheets would be dr...
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Why are mattresses getting thicker?
Lifestyle, Lifestyles
May 07, 2026
Dear Heloise: Mattresses keep getting thicker and more expensive, and they require special deep-pocket sheets on top of this. Are they actually more c...
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Man wishes good friendship was something more
Lifestyles
May 07, 2026
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 60-year-old man. I have a close female friend who is 20 years younger. We see each other just about every day and call each other to ...
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